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Laptops on board Al. at 9:40pm 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 20/2077 Hi Guys, We will be cruising next year and plan to for some time. We want to maxamise commu
rubrail LSweeney at 9:13pm 10.18.05 Newport 4/2269 I need a replacement rubrail for a 1987 Newport 27. Please help me find a part # or manufacturer. Th
odor removal Tony F at 9:10pm 10.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1049 A while back someone mentioned a product that would kill mold and mildew. I think they said it could
Engine Mounts Paul at 7:47pm 10.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/883 I am going to repower my 1981 Hunter 27 this winter. Going to replace the SB8 to a SB12.Does anyb
2 halves of hull joined together? Chris Gratham at 7:38pm 10.18.05 Hallberg-Rassy 3/4668 I just purchased a 1974 Monsun 31 at a distance (I flew down for an inspection and sea trial but was
Board Helpers in Raising Mast Sav'h Steve at 1:26pm 10.18.05 Day Sailers 5/1238 OK I not talking about bored helpers in raising mast...I've developed two regular cypress fence bo
Need directions for Odorlos Gary at 12:07pm 10.18.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/4541 OK.....the head re-plumb is almost completed, (thanks to my mistress, peggie) and I hope I go to my
Stern light manufacturer? Dick1505 at 11:36am 10.18.05 Smaller Boats 2/851 Does any one know the manufacturer of the stern light on a 1997 H26? I took mine off and can't find
What motor for an Oday 22? Jack Hart at 11:23am 10.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 12/3371 Hi folk's am purchasing an Oday 22. What motor, or more importantly, what shaft length am I looking
Frustrated....How do I get an answer from Catalina jdamann at 11:21am 10.18.05 Big Boats 15/2366 I have sent e-mails, left voice mails.........no resoponse. I am amazed they can survive with this
Rigging halyards to cockpit John at 11:12am 10.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/2546 I have a 1977 Catalina 30 tall rig. Great boat. I want to rig the main and jib halyard to the cockpi
Dropping the board Bob at 11:00am 10.18.05 Trailer Sailors 4/1564 This winter, after I trailer my boat home, I intend to pull the centerboard out and possibly replace
reefing H216 Jeff Prideaux at 10:40am 10.18.05 Smaller Boats 5/1074 I posted a photo article on how to reef the H216 since my manual didn't say how to. Apparently the
New 27 Chuck at 10:19am 10.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/932 Has anyone sailed the new 27? If so, what are your thoughts about it? What's the price and is it a g
Transom mounted outboard Tom T23568 at 10:00am 10.18.05 Other Sailboats 3/852 My atomic-4 has seen it's last days. Instead of having her rebuilt, I've opted to put an outboard o
26M - What color to pick? Robertmicp at 9:19am 10.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1474 We have a deposit down on a new 26M. We can not decide on the color. White is easy to maintain but
Winterizing plumbing Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:57am 10.18.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1600 This subject has come up in two Hunter-only forums in the last 24 hours...figured the rest of you mi
shaft length Mike at 8:48am 10.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/789 gretings,I have an older Johnson 9.9 with some issues. Found an evinrude 4 stroke 9.9 for about $10
Engine Alarm Bob at 8:16am 10.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1106 Every once in awhile after several hours of sailing (1990 Catalina 28) when I restart my engine (xp-
40.7...I love that boat Nicholas at 7:43am 10.18.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/976 I love the look of the 40.7. I know that it is a fast boat. Would it be considered a good vessel for

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2002 Catalina 310 - can someone with this model year tell what model Universal diesel engine they have? PlaneTom at 6:54pm 05.17.21 Should be the XPB, that it what mine is and it is a 2000 C310. According to one online source I foun
Dock lines Q's Ward H at 6:45pm 05.17.21 so nylon double braid would be best, is 10 extra feet enough or should I get a few extra feet to be
Wiring bilge pumps chefmango at 6:45pm 05.17.21 Redundant pumps at the same level - one centrifugal one diaphragm - overkill I guess - was trying to
Bottom Coat - It's coming OFF! (3) SirMichael at 6:24pm 05.17.21 My son and I are very nearly done with the putting a new bottom coat on our '78 Hunter 28.5. Most o
Any hints or suggestions for rudder replacement sail sfbay at 6:00pm 05.17.21 The forum will hopefully offer their experience. In the meantime you might find these threads help
New to Catalina 18 sail sfbay at 5:58pm 05.17.21 Yes unless you have a tow vehicle and the marina has a ramp. My marina does not have a ramp but has
Hunter 410 Air Con Seawater flow Don Lucas at 5:54pm 05.17.21 Just me apparently
New to Catalina 18 lestersails at 5:54pm 05.17.21 @sail sfbay - thanks for the rapid reply! So this tow tractor thing is new to me. So that would be s
New to Catalina 18 sail sfbay at 5:52pm 05.17.21 Great idea to store your boat on a trailer fully rigged at marina with a tow tractor. That is what w
Wiring bilge pumps Don S/V ILLusion at 5:40pm 05.17.21
looking at batteries, I know it's been asked before but... fred1diver at 5:36pm 05.17.21 ok cool, thanks Stu Jackson
looking at batteries, I know it's been asked before but... Stu Jackson at 5:35pm 05.17.21 but will my 12 volt charger do the trick Yes, all you are doing is making a 12V battery bank from
Wiring bilge pumps chefmango at 5:28pm 05.17.21 Problem is both pumps are controlled by one float switch-
Wiring bilge pumps JoeWhite at 5:24pm 05.17.21 You can replace the switch to a rocker switch on-off-on easily available.
Leak in aft cabin of Beneteau 411 Andrew 321 at 5:23pm 05.17.21 We share this kind of problem on our 2000 411 owners model, but the water spills out of the starboar
Its funny Friday! (1) Captain W at 5:17pm 05.17.21 194274
Wiring bilge pumps chefmango at 5:13pm 05.17.21 Wouldn't you want a spdt switch then? Yes of course my mistake
Stepping Mast Singlehanded JRacer at 5:06pm 05.17.21 The way I do it is to center the top of mast by measuring equal distance from the top to a point equ
Dock lines Q's fred1diver at 4:49pm 05.17.21 so nylon double braid would be best, is 10 extra feet enough or should I get a few extra feet to be
H23.5 trailer Rick Webb at 4:42pm 05.17.21 On a steeper ramp the trailer will be lower than on a shallower ramp from the same point in relation

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